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/mætʃ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A contest in which people or teams compete against each other.
The soccer match ended in a tie.
A person or thing that is equal to another.
She found a perfect match for her puzzle piece.
A pair or set of things that are similar or go well together.
The colors in her dress are a match to the flowers.
verb
To correspond or be equal to something.
Her skills will match those of the best players in the league.
To bring together or unite in a game or competition.
The tournament will match the best teams from around the country.
To find something that goes well with something else.
He tried to match the socks with the shirt for the event.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'macche', from Latin 'mactare' meaning 'to cause to be killed or to sacrifice.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
match made in heaven:
A perfect or harmonious pairing.
on the match:
In agreement or correspondence.
match against:
To compete or confront someone.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
A couple that seems perfectly suited for each other.
Those two are such a match!
To find a suitable romantic partner through an online platform.
I swiped right to try and match with someone interesting.